Download or read book Judith Butler: Live Theory written by Vicki Kirby and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering an account of the work and thought of Judith Butler, this guide is meant for those studying this pioneering thinker within the context of sociology, cultural studies, literary criticism, feminism, and philosophy. It explores her contributions to gender theory, and her impact on how the discipline of gender studies has been shaped.